The philosophy behind it was that of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. They were inspired by works such as the Social Contract when they created the idea that people sovereignty was the highest form of sovereignty and that democracy and the rule of law should be the main thing instead of a monarchy. They part that all men are created equal and should govern themselves is directly taken from books like that one.
Dussel (in act 2 scene 4) when talking to Mrs Frank
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Higgs's argument is stronger because Folsom's primary arguments involved quotes. Quotes can be unreliable, especially if chosen with bias from a selected group of people. Beyond that, quotes from people that lived in the moment are often short-sighted and don't understand long term effects. While Folsom does also source historians, he focuses a lot on Roosevelt's interest spending and believes that the money that went back to the American people actually prolonged suffering. Higgs, however, focuses on the short and long-term effects of the New Deal and uses a lot of data to prove his point. While he does have quotes, he doesn't rely on them to make or break his argument, unlike Folsom. Higgs is also able to understand some of the negatives of the New Deal, unlike Folsom who did not pay any attention to the other side of the issue.
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This is for part two of the question.
